armor; ancient body armor
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Meanings
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armor; ancient protective body covering made of metal plates or scales
Refers specifically to the body armor worn by ancient Chinese soldiers, typically constructed from linked metal plates or scales. Distinguished from 盔 (kuī, helmet). Commonly seen in historical contexts, museums, and martial arts films.
Bó博
wù物
guǎn馆
lǐ里
chén陈
liè列
zhe着
yī一
fù副
jīng精
měi美
de的
táng唐
dài代
kǎi铠
jiǎ甲
。
The museum displays a set of exquisite Tang Dynasty armor.
Gǔ古
dài代
jiāng将
jūn军
shēn身
chuān穿
zhòng重
kǎi铠
jiǎ甲
shàng上
zhèn阵
shā杀
dí敌
。
Ancient generals wore heavy armor into battle to kill the enemy.
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Zhè这
tào套
kǎi铠
jiǎ甲
yóu由
shù数
bǎi百
piàn片
tiě铁
jiǎ甲
piàn片
yòng用
pí皮
shéng绳
zhuì缀
chéng成
。
This suit of armor is made up of hundreds of iron plates linked together with leather cords.
Hái孩
zi子
men们
xǐ喜
huan欢
kàn看
《
kǎi铠
jiǎ甲
yǒng勇
shì士
》
zhè这
bù部
dòng动
huà画
piàn片
。
The children love watching the cartoon 'Armor Hero'.